Research from Randstad finds one in three millennials refuse to go into the office when they feel dissatisfied with their jobs, compared to 21% of Gen Z and 18% of Gen X workers.
By Maggie Mancini
Millennials are the most likely to “quiet quit” in Hong Kong, as 45% have done so due to job dissatisfaction. One in three millennials also refuse to go to the office when they feel dissatisfied with their jobs, compared to 21% of Gen Z and 18% of Gen X workers, according to research from Randstad.
While more than 80% of Gen Z and Gen X workers say their jobs offer a healthy work-life balance, only 66% of millennials feel the same. Millennials who were shaped by prior generations that emphasised hard work and education are now changing their value systems. Hong Kong’s rising cost of living, ageing population, and shifting trends in the labour market have accelerated this shift, the report finds.
The survey reveals a gap between the expectations and trust levels of millennials in the workplace. Two in five believe that employers are responsible for offering promotions and added responsibilities, while nearly half (47%) expect employers to provide training and upskilling opportunities in tech and AI, higher than those of other generations.
At the same time, 44% of millennials trust their employers to deliver on these career progression opportunities. This contrasts sharply with Gen Z (62%) and Gen X (57%) workers, who express higher levels of trust. Further, 32% of millennials doubt their employers’ commitment to investing in training or keeping pace with technological advancements.
In Hong Kong, 41% of millennials have resigned from their jobs because they could not trust their leadership team, and 43% of baby boomers have done the same. The clear difference in trust between millennials and other generations sheds light on challenges with employee engagement and retention. Employers who have seen a surge in millennial resignations over the past year must look beyond surface-level issues and address deeper concerns to meet the expectations of this demographic.
